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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.70, 445.32 and 295.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.70, 445.32 and 295.60 is: 443.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.70 : 445.32 = 295.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.70/445.32 = 295.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.70x = 445.32 × 295.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.70x = 131,634.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,634.37/296.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.66

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